Trout Fishing Tips

Simply put, waxies and wigglers are worms. Waxies is another name for waxworms and wigglers are another name for nightcrawlers and other big wiggly worms.

While many of these worms are not commonly found in a trout's environment, they still love them (and so do other game fish). There are over 4,000 types of worms, and trout love them all.

Some of the worms used most often by trout anglers include, nightcrawlers, red worms, waxworms, and mealworms. Mealworms are favorite in my family. We've all caught countless trout and other fish using mealworms.

Many anglers dig up earthworms out of their own gardens to use for bait. Kids love digging up worms! Worms need moist soil to survive, so they'll often be found under big rocks and other structures that help keep the soil damp. Lay a board down in your garden and pour dishwater over it and you'll attract even more worms.

But for those of us who don't have gardens, another option is to buy worms at a local bait and tackle store on your way to the lake or river. Even Wal-mart sells worms for fishing.
But buying worms can get expensive - especially if you fish a lot. You can easily spend a couple hundred dollars a year buying worms. Of course, it's not always easy to find time to stop by the store.

Another option is to rear your own worms - which gives you an unlimited supply of live bait for the rest of your life! Buy them once, and you'll never have to buy worms again (assuming you care for them properly. Kids love worm farms and enjoy raising their own fishing bait.

If you're interested in starting own worm farm, check out the Worm Man. This site sells a large variety of worms including (waxies and wigglers) as well as other things trout like to eat (including, crickets, spikes, and crayfish). You can start your own worm farm today!

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Nightcrawlers (also called earthworms) are a favorite choice of bait for many trout anglers. But did you know trout also love mealworms?

Mealworms are much smaller than nightcrawlers. They also have a hard outer shell, segmented body, and lot of legs. These worms are the larval form of the darkling beetle - so in reality, they're more of an immature insect as opposed to a worm. This is probably why fly fishers tend to be more familiar with their value in trout fishing.

Mealworms are often found under rocks, tree logs, and in grain storage areas. They feed on animal and plant leftovers. The good news is that you don't have to go out and find your own mealworms. Many sporting goods stores (including Wal-mart) sell them for fishing purposes.

You can put them on your hook, just like a nightcrawler and fish them using a spinning rod and reel combo. Mealworms can be used in lakes, rivers and streams to catch trout. When fishing in lakes, you can bottom fish mealworms or use a bobber to keep them near the surface where trout are feeding.

Next time you go fishing, give them a try! And remember, other fish besides trout like them too!

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